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Hancock Flag Fabric?

Stopped by the local store yesterday, was looking at ripstop nylon and nylon 'flag fabric'. The latter seemed a bit more heavy duty, but not too heavy for a DIY hammock...at a guess from a guy who's never made one.

Looking for thoughts from the people in the know...any reason why this wouldn't work or shouldn't be used? Thoughts or suggestions?

Stopped by the local store yesterday, was looking at ripstop nylon and nylon 'flag fabric'. The latter seemed a bit more heavy duty, but not too heavy for a DIY hammock...at a guess from a guy who's never made one.

Looking for thoughts from the people in the know...any reason why this wouldn't work or shouldn't be used? Thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Depends - Do you count your grams ? Honestly, I think the deciding factor if weight is not an issue is, is it breathable?

Depends - Do you count your grams ? Honestly, I think the deciding factor if weight is not an issue is, is it breathable?

Nope, entirely too lazy to count grams.

I'll admit that I'm asking if anyone has used/tried it from the breathable/durable/safe to hang perspective.

Not as much worried about the weight. Mostly 'cause if I make one, it'll be for one of my sons, not me. It'll be nice to slow 'em up a little bit so the old man can keep up with a little less effort. LOL!

I used some of the flag fabric from Hancocks for the bottom and part against the back in a backpack. It holds up well to the abrasion but is significantly heavier than rip stop nylon. It's surface isn't as smooth as rip stop nylon, but as with most things it's a matter of personal preference.

I think the rougher texture of the flag fabric would not be as comfortable. The ripstop at Hancocks that I've bought is 1.9 oz really nice and very strong stuff. I have thought about using their flag material for a backpack project as it reminds me of pack cloth in texture.

I think the rougher texture of the flag fabric would not be as comfortable. The ripstop at Hancocks that I've bought is 1.9 oz really nice and very strong stuff. I have thought about using their flag material for a backpack project as it reminds me of pack cloth in texture.

That's kinda what I was thinking as well. Plus I think a patriotic backpack would be kinda cool.

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